Emergency Department RN
Alexandria, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of combined adult and pediatric ED experience, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Hospital-based Emergency Department setting with a mixed adult and pediatric 24-bed care area
• Pediatric patients are seen in all zones — there is no separate pediatric area
• Common patient diagnoses include STEMI, stroke, sepsis, sprains, sutures, and high-acuity presentations
• RNs manage ventilators and high-flow oxygen, as respiratory therapy is not available on the unit
• Drips include routine vasopressors, insulin, and sedation
• Typical patient ratio is 4:1, with occasional stretch to 5:1 during peak census
• 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with shift windows of 11a–11p or 1p–1a
• Weekend requirement: 6 shifts in 6 weeks
• No on-call or holiday requirements
• EMR: Epic (ASAP module)

Requirements

• Active VA RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Must have experience with both adult and pediatric emergency patients

Additional Information

• Training is provided for vent management given the absence of respiratory therapy on the unit
• Navy blue scrubs required
• 13-week contract